Very Good
#1046 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 27% in state
Harnew Elem School
Elementary School · Ridgeland Sd 122 · Oak Lawn, IL
A Ridgeland Sd 122 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9101 Meade Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harnew Elem School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harnew Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,913/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Lawn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,493
Median home value
$267,900
Median rent
$1,310/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60453; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gerald SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Columbus Manor Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Edward J Tobin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| George W Lieb Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 387 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ridgeland Sd 122
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harnew Elem School is listed in Ridgeland SD 122; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harnew Elem School
Harnew Elem School is a public elementary school in Oak Lawn, IL, part of Ridgeland Sd 122, serving approximately 520 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,046 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harnew Elem School
What grades does Harnew Elem School serve?
Harnew Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Harnew Elem School?
Harnew Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harnew Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harnew Elem School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harnew Elem School rank in IL?
Harnew Elem School ranks #1,046 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Harnew Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harnew Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harnew Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harnew Elem School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harnew Elem School a charter school?
No, Harnew Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harnew Elem School a Title I school?
No, Harnew Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harnew Elem School?
66.0% of students at Harnew Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (708) 599-7070
- Area population (ZIP 60453)
- 57,098
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60453; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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